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In conformity with the wishes of many of the friends of the deceased, it is proposed to publish a volume of the Sermons of the late Rev. L. Forster, with a brief Memoir of Mr. Foster, by the Rev. JOHN ELY. It will be neatly printed in 12mo, and will be sold at 8s. in cloth boards. It is intended to send it to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers can be obtained to guarantee the necessary expenses. Should an extensive sale be obtained, some pecuniary benefit will accrue to the widow and daughter of the lamented author, who are left without any adequate provision. Subscribers' names will be received in London by the Rev. Dr. Matheson, 11, Chatham-place, Blackfriars; and by W. Jones, Esq., 56, Paternoster-row by John Player, Esq., Saffron Walden; Mr J. Biggar. Blackburn; the Rev. R. Fletcher, Manchester; the Rev. J. Ely. Leeds; the Rev W. Scott, Airedale College, Bradford; and the Rev. A. Reid, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 2. Memoirs of the Rev. John Eagleton, late Minister of Ramsden-street Chapel, Huddersfield, and formerly of Coventry, Atherston, and Birmingham. With his Sermon on the By one of the Family. Probable Destiny of Great Britain. Price not to exceed 58. Subscribers are requested to send their names to Mr. Roebuck, Printer, Huddersfield. The work will be sent to press as soon as a sufficient number of names are subscribed. MRS. WILLIAM WHITE, Of Liverpool. OBITUARY. MARY, the wife of Mr. William White, was in early life brought up, to use her own words, under unfavourable circumstances, from attending a church connected with the Establishment, where the Gospel was not preached. "At that time," she observes, "I lived a careless and volatile, in short, a prayerless life. I used to repeat a form of prayer morning and evening; and I thought if I attended church, and did my duty to others, it was all that God required of me. I recollect I entertained an aversion to Dissenters, and thought them too strict." The first thing that impressed her mind was an observation made when on a visit at the house of a pious friend, when about eighteen years of age, who took an opportunity of expressing the hope that she might soon become possessed of religion. She observes, "I thought with myself, I shall not become serious yet, it is time enough for me." Yet this simple expression of desire for her spiritual welfare was never forgotten, it was a word in season." Soon after this, she was induced to attend one of the evening services of Dr. Raffles. It was a funeral sermon for a young man, and the text, "Prepare to meet thy God," made her "somewhat uneasy," as she herself observes in her Diary. About this time," she says, "I abandoned my form of prayer, and told God my wants as well as I could. I then began to get dissatisfied with the church I attended, thinking them lukewarm and on my union with my husband in 1826, I was prepared, at the suggestion of a pious relative, to attend Bethseda chapel. This was soon after the death of the Rev. Mr. Charrier. Soon after my marriage, my dear husband had a long illness; he appeared more in earnest about the things of God. I also felt their importance, and thought this illness was a loud call to me; I think it was blessed to me. Occasionally, at this time, when I attempted to pray, I could not, and thought I was deserted and cast off." Under impressions produced by the preaching of the Gospel, Mrs. White and her husband were prepared, at the time of their marriage, to have family prayer. They also made it a rule, that on the Lord's-day they would never either visit or invite company. This was strictly adhered to up to the time of her decease; and having a large circle of worldly friends at this period, with whom the Sabbath was wont to be a day of visiting, this rule was found to work well in keeping off injurious influences, and was an evidence, amongst others, that a work of grace had been begun in her heart. As the services of the chapel were morning and afternoon, the evening was usually devoted to reading the Scriptures, with extracts from Doddridge's Rise and Progress. This was a kind of textbook, and the conversations arising from it were of a most interesting character; and were continued till the claims of a little family imposed on them duties of a somewhat different character. These seasons were always looked back upon as peculiarly profitable. "Often," she says, "I find great comfort in our evening devotions; yet at other times I am cast down, and think I am forsaken of God, and beneath his notice: I feel a great want of faith." Allusion has been made to the establishment of family prayer, how important to be faithful to our convictions of duty. These seasons were highly prized by the dear departed. "One morning," she ob serves, my dear William was reading the parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins; it made a deep impression on my mind. I thought it strange it had never affected me before; and the lesson derived from it, 'Be ye also ready,' was rendered more solemn by the circumstance, that one of my servants, soon after this, was taken ill and died suddenly. I thought this another call to me." At this time she observes in her diary, "O may I improve every opportunity, and pray earnestly for a renewal of heart. I bless God that he has awakened me from a state of sleep, to a sense of my own unworthiness. I this day (18th January, 1829,) heard the Rev. Mr. Kelly; felt much depressed that I could not give the attention that I ought; prayed earnestly on my return for purity of heart, and that God would grant me his grace, and never leave me nor forsake me.'" A few sabbaths after this, when prevented from attending the house of God, she writes "I feel comforted from earnest prayer, that the light of the Gospel might shine upon me, and the influences of the Holy Spirit be shed abroad in my heart, guiding, governing, and directing my whole thoughts, words, and actions; being conscious that of myself I can do nothing." It is always a pleasing evidence of a work of grace, when an individual feels a concern for the spiritual welfare of unconverted friends. This was manifested by the departed, not only toward those of her household, but for others. "I called," she says, "several times to see a sick friend, and endeavoured to lead her mind to heavenly things; grieved to see her so indifferent. May we learn a useful lesson from this, and not defer making our peace with God till we are on the brink of the grave. Now is the accepted time while we have health and strength may God of his infinite goodness, call my friend to repentance, though it is at the eleventh hour." At another time she says, "Feel much refreshed after our evening devotions, find my heart much drawn out in earnest prayer for the dear children and others under my roof." Though usually blessed with a measure of health, there were seasons when this blessing was interrupted. On one of these occasions she writes, "I feel languid and fatigued with the least exertion into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit, and look up to thee for support. "How can I sink with such a prop, Who bears the earth's huge pillars up, During the year 1829, the mind of Mrs. White appears to have been powerfully directed towards her best interests. Many were her aspirations after conformity to the will of God; and deeply humbling her views of her own character. When speaking of her inadequacy to impart religious instruction to those who were out of the way, she observes, "I feel I want a teacher myself. I have neglected the great truths of the blessed Gospel and the solemn dispensations of God's providence. When I look back on my past life, and reflect on the many years that have been spent in trifling things, I am led to abhor myself. I would rather flee to that dear Redeemer, who suffered on the cross for my transgressions. Create in me a clean heart, and renew within me a right spirit." In November 9th of that year, she appears to have solemnly devoted herself to God. After noticing what she terms "her gross and wilful neglect"-the precious time lost, never to be recalled-and reviewing the leadings of God's providence, she observes, "I am led to the resolution to follow after the things which make for my peace." On completing her thirtieth year, she observes, "Am much dissatisfied with myself. My earnest prayer to the Father of mercies, is for more spirituality of mind, and a greater desire to serve him." The whole of this year appears to have been one in which she made considerable progress in the divine life; such however was her dissatisfaction with her present attainments, and such her view of what a Christian ought to be, that on the last day of the year, she writes, "I cannot look back on the past year with the least delight, or consider that I have made progress in the divine life. What an awful consideration! Oh Lord, pardon my innumerable offences against thee. How many sabbaths passed away without that attention to divine things that I ought to have given." Being naturally of a retiring disposition, and fearful of self-deception, she hesitated some time before she would connect herself with the people of God. In 1833, she joined the church under the pastoral care of the Rev. John Kelly (under whose ministry her character had been formed.) Many were the powerful convictions of mind, produced by the preaching of the word. The discourse, which led more particularly to the entire surrender of herself to God, was one preached from the Proverbs: "He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck; shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." In discharging the relative duties of life, Mrs. White was very exemplary; and while, as has been observed, from the time she began to feel the importance of eternal things herself, she was anxious as regards the salvation of her relatives and others; it was in discharging her duties to her children that she appeared eminently to excel. The salvation of the children was a subject that lay near her heart. One of her earliest acts was solemnly to devote them to God. On one of these occasions, she observes, "I strongly recommend this dear child to the care of our heavenly Father, praying fervently for grace to bring it up for God. All I would ask for my tender babes, is, that the love of God may be early shed abroad in their hearts." And on another occasion she writes, "This dear little babe, with its sisters, I devote to the Lord: I ask no earthly possessions for them, but the favour of God. May they be the objects of his kind care, and a seed to serve him in their day and generation." On the sabbath afternoon she was in the habit of assembling the children for instruction. At these times, they usually first sung a hymn; then repeated verses of hymns committed to memory during the previous week, and explanations of the interesting stories from the Scriptures; when the mother concluded by praying with and for them. On such occasions the children were each taught to offer up a short extemporaneous prayer. Her desires cannot be better expressed than in her own words"O may I be enabled to scatter seed, that may bring forth fruit to perfection even a hundred-fold." On the anniversary of their birthdays, the vows of dedication to God were usually renewed. At that time, the plan adopted by the Rev. Legh Richmond was acted upon. Mrs. White usually retiring for a short time after tea, when herself and partner usually prayed and conversed with the children; making these opportunities also seasons of self-examination, with especial reference to the training of the children. As this will meet the eye of parents, a few of the queries are given. 1. Am I, in the education of this child, bearing in mind the solemn fact, that the first five or six years of life generally lay the foundation of its future character? 2. Do I, in the education of this child, view it as an immortal being destined for an eternal existence? Further, 3. I resolve not to require any act of obedience but what is right, and uniformly to enforce it. 4. I resolve not to suffer a child to carry its point by importunity or crying. 5. I resolve never to deceive a child, or suffer it to be deceived. Why such a mother should be suddenly removed from a family of nine children, the eldest not thirteen, is one of those mysterious acts of the divine providence of Him whose " way is in the sea, and his path in the great waters, and whose footsteps are not known" but still of Him of whom it may be said, "though clouds and darkness are round about him, righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne." But it is time to allude to the closing scene of the life of this humble, yet devoted Christian. That the death should be peaceful, where the life has been consistent and exemplary, is what in general we may expect. It was so here. On sabbath afternoon, the 23rd of February, she was in her usual health, although expecting daily to be confined. She was then engaged, as usual, in the instruction of her dear children. While sitting at tea, she was suddenly attacked with acute pain in the side, accompanied by difficulty of breathing, which proved to be an inflammation of the chest. The following day she gave birth to a son, and it was hoped this would have relieved the inflammatory affection. But though it subsided for a little in the afternoon, it returned with severity in the evening; and when, after a week's medical treatment, the affection of the chest appeared to be relieved, other symptoms of an alarming character made their appearance, inducing great prostration of strength, and which terminated in death, nearly four weeks after her first attack. During the greater part of her illness, her medical attendants enjoined the utmost quiet, as necessary to her recovery; and her friends, wishing to carry their desires into effect, kept her as much as possible from speaking, except in a whisper. This was a trial; still there was One with whom she could converse, and of this privilege she availed herself. The clasped hands, and moving lips, evidenced that much of her time was spent in prayer. Sometimes what was passing in her mind, was not merely indicated by the moving of the lips, but some ejaculatory expression would burst forth in low, but audible words; such as "Poor barren tree!" "Cumberer of the ground!" and other expressions, evidencing the humbling views she entertained of her own character. "Pray with me,' ""Read with me," she would often say to her husband; son with the love of the Saviour? God "Oh, how happy we shall be, Her patience during her continued and severe "When languor and disease invade and, as in health, many were the happy laying great emphasis on the lines hours spent together in united prayer by the bed-side; so now, the same exercise was resorted to, saddened by the apprehension that these hallowed seasons were fast drawing to a close. Many and fervent were the supplications offered up on her behalf by the church, and by various Christian friends; and when told, time after time, that she had been affectionately remembered by her pastor, and at the prayer-meeting, the intelligence appeared as a cordial to her languishing spirit. On one occasion, at an early period of her illness, speaking of the kindness of friends, it was observed to her, "After all, what is the kindness of earthly friends in compari My faith would lay her hand 66 Two days before she died, she caught sight of one of the children, who had accidentally gone into her room; and calling her to her bed-side, she said, Dear Emma, may the Lord be the guide of your youth. I do not think I shall get better, but I shall go to a better place. Be good to your dear father and sisters, and give my love to all your dear sisters. Do not grieve, my dear Enima, do not grieve, for it is the Lord's will to take me away. Give mother one last kiss." Soon after this, she called for her dear infant, and kissed it repeatedly. On her pastor visiting her, and expressing a hope that she found the truths of the Gospel supporting her now, she replied, “They do support me, sir." At this time, speaking was exceedingly difficult. The following day, though she was evidently sinking fast, was one of delightful Christian experience. In the morning, she inquired, "Am I going to-night?" "Where, my dear?" To heaven," she replied. Supported in the bed a few minutes at a time, she saw, as her strength would permit, each of the children, and addressed to them affectionate and suitable counsel. To a young friend on a visit she said, "Give me a kiss, I am quite happy-quite." To another she said, "Trust in Christ! Nothing else supports me now. I bless God I have not him to seek now." Various portions of Scripture were then read to her, particularly those which relate to the unchangeable love of Christ; such as the 8th of Romans, and several portions from the Gospel of St. John. During Friday night, and early on Saturday morning, life was ebbing fast. At one time the difficulty of breathing was so great as to threaten suffocation. Her weeping friends anticipating her immediate departure, knelt around her bed in fervent supplication on her behalf. Thinking that though not able to speak, she would be gratified by hearing once more a few of the precious truths of the Gospel, several sweet promises were repeated to her, with some of her favourite hymns, viz., "When I can read my title clear," &c. "Give me the wings of faith, to rise," &c.-" Why should the children of a King," &c.; and when that verse was repeated "Thou art the earnest of His love, The pledge of joys to come; she clasped her hands together, and then raising them heavenward, spoke by signs what her tongue could no longer utter. For several hours before her death, the difficulty of breathing greatly subsided; the extremities had for some time become cold, and death had nearly done his work. When the pulse was almost imperceptible, and every breath was expected to be her last, her husband, still anxious to know the state of her mind, and under the impression that if consciousness still remained, though she was unable to speak, she might still, by the uplifted hand, give the sign to parting friends," ventured to inquire, I trust you are still supported by the truths of the Gospel?" and, as if endued with unusual energy she replied, "I feel I am." These were the last words she was heard to utter : 66 46 REV. JONATHAN CARVER. Sudden Death.-On Thursday, 3rd of October, whilst on a visit at his friend Mr. Chandler's, at Ashill, a short distance from home, the Rev. Jonathan Carver, of Necton, Norfolk, who at the time of his decease had been the much esteemed pastor of the Baptist church and congregation in that place upwards of thirty-six years. This venerable and exemplary minister had retired to rest the evening before as well as usual; next morning he was taken suddenly ill as he was dressing. Medical assistance was immediately at hand, but he almost instantly expired. He was a man of eminent Christian excellence, and undissembled piety. The protracted period of his public ministry, for he was one of the oldest Dissenting ministers in the county; his venerable appearance, and his long-sustained integrity, and unimpeachable character, commanded the respect and esteem of all by whom he was known. "The memory of the just is blessed." REV. DAVID DAVIES, Penwain, Monmouthshire. Mr. Davies departed this life on the 6th of August last, in the 50th year of his age, and in the 21st year of his ministry, at Penwain. His funeral took place the following Monday. Before the funeral left the house, the Rev. Mr. Gething, of Caerleon, prayed in English, and Mr. Rowlands, of Pontypool, in Welsh; at the chapel, Mr. Gilman, of Newport, commenced the service in English, and Mr. Powell, of Hanover, preached in English, and Mr. Ellis, of Mynddwslwyn, in Welsh; Mr. Jones, of Newport, delivered an address in Welsh and English at the grave; Rev. Mr. Evans, Pont-rhyd-yr-gwn, (Baptist) gave out the hymns. Mr. Davies was highly esteemed by his brethren in the county; he was a sound divine, a faithful pastor, a consistent Christian. For some years he educated a few young men for the ministry. His last illness was not of long duration; he was quite aware of his approaching end; almost his last words were, 'Victory, victory! Amen." |